A thing of beauty - go and look at it TONIGHT!

miss annie · March 2013

<P>On Tollington Park, north side, just before Fonthill crossroads (if you come at it from SGR) there is a tree wich has been encased in ice. </P> <P>They had a burst water pipe, the water covered the tree and as it's been so cold the water has frozen solid around each branch and twig, it is dripping with icicles and it is beautiful.</P> <P>It's one of the most amazing natural wonders, just magical. Please go and have a look before it melts - you'll be glad you did.</P> <P>We took some photos, not sure how well they'll have come out in the dark but we'll try to post them. Now...go and look at the magical tree!</P> <P> </P>

miss annie · March 2013

<P><A href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94503897@N08/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/94503897@N08/</A> </P>; <P>Amazing eh?</P>

Idoru · March 2013

That is indeed beautiful - it looks like something out of Lord of the Rings. Beetroot has taken some gorgeous photos!<br>

miss annie · March 2013

Yes, she's quite the David Bailey.

Tordie · March 2013

Haven't seen it in the flesh but the pics look beautiful!

miss annie · March 2013

Anyone within walking distance should go and have a look, doubt it will last the night. I've never seen anything like it.

conformable_kate · March 2013

It's true, it's absolutely amazing. It has actually been there for several days, and until the temperature picks up I assume it will stay - it's about the only thing that goes against my deep wish that the weather would for heaven's sake get warmer ... Go and see it now in case there's a sudden thaw!

checkski · March 2013

I got there just in time, at 10.15 this morning. Smaller than I'd imagined, but quite enchanting. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. One of the many good reasons for having a local forum. Thank you, Andy. I bet it's disappearing fast now, though. For the first time in ages, there is a warmish component in the sunshine. Thank God.

ChangN4N6 · March 2013

Yes quite a sight . It happened once before there according to my ex father in law who called it 'the singing ringing tree' not sure why, must be a song. Chang

ADGS · March 2013

It was dripping a little at 9ish yesterday morning, but still quite a sight, and I'd never have been that way without this heads-up, so thanks!

Donna · March 2013

Has it gone? Just been past and I think I must have missed it - can't find it!

miss annie · March 2013

I'm afraid you're too late, it's all thawed now.

ADGS · March 2013

Amazed that it was blossoming within a day of the ice going!

marie · April 2013

I was lucky enough to see it too, <div>It was absolutely gorgeous !</div><div>But I personally think the inhabitants have been hosing it so that it could freeze like this ...</div><div>I do not believe it's just magic

</div><div>But definitely beautiful !</div>

miss annie · April 2013

I like to believe in magic.

marie · April 2013

Sorry, please do believe in magic !<div>From a designer point of you, I admire cleverness, craft and creativity

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